Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Unions hail postal reform bill

Senate passage “marks a turning point in the fight to protect and strengthen the people’s public Postal Service.”
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: Chávez breaks 24-day fast.   

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A Ukrainian worker’s voice

“We are united in this fight; we'll continue to fight for our country.”
Today’s labor quote: Ukrainian state worker.
Today’s labor history: The "Slovak strike."  
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Times Tech Guild wins big

New York Times tech workers vote overwhelmingly to join The NewsGuild-CWA; largest group in decades.
Today’s labor quote: Times Tech Guild.
Today’s labor history: NYC Fur and Leather Workers Union members strike.   

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Hotel workers still struggling

Laid-off housekeepers and other service workers fear their hotels are using the pandemic to permanently cut costs — and good union jobs. (see HuffPost story here)
Today’s labor quote: Linda Butler.  
Today’s labor history: Ford gasses and shoots unemployed workers.   

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Union City Radio Highlights

Peace starts at home; Workers say “Nyet!” to Russian liquor; DC nurses deserve a fair contract; VA nurses, PAs win $145m in OT pay; DC’s big moves on Paid Family Leave
Today’s labor quote: Joe Hill.
Today’s labor history: 9,000 Knights of Labor strike.

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DC’s big moves on Paid Family Leave

City Council boosts Paid Family Leave for private sector, considers expanding for public sector workers.
Today’s labor quote: Dyana Forester.
Today’s labor history: FDR names Frances Perkins to head DOL; first female cabinet member.   

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VA nurses, PAs win $145m in OT pay

Win AFGE lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime pay.
Today’s labor quote: Steven Greenhouse.
Today’s labor history: Davis-Bacon Act takes effect.  

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DC nurses deserve a fair contract

Union says DC mayor refusing to bargain in good faith with nurses who worked tirelessly during the pandemic.
Today’s labor quote: Hershey’s worker in Stuarts Draft, VA.
Today’s labor history: Greyhound drivers strike.

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Workers say “Nyet!” to Russian liquor

MontCo pulls Russian-made liquors from shelves after workers’ call. Plus: NewsGuild Local 32035 members at Bloomberg Industry Group hit the street for a new contract.
Today’s labor quote: Gino Renne.
Today’s labor history: SAG member Hattie McDaniel is first African-American to win an Academy Award.  
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Peace starts at home

Labor and peace activist Gene Bruskin on the Ukraine crisis.  
Today’s labor quote: Sean Blackmon.
Today’s labor history: South Africa workers strike in support of U.S. 3M workers.
 
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